WHEREAS, The messengers to the 143rd annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention have enjoyed and appreciated the gracious hospitality of the people of Orlando, Florida; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Baptists of Orlando and the state of Florida have made thorough preparation and displayed tremendous leadership, courtesy, and service for the Convention meeting; and
WHEREAS, The President, officers, committees, and platform personnel have conducted the business and affairs of this year’s meeting in a professional and Christlike manner.
Therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in Orlando, Florida, June 13-14, 2000, express our profound and heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all those whose efforts have contributed to the gracious spirit, evangelistic impact, and overall testimony of this year’s annual meeting.